Eilema plana (Boisduval, 1832)
Little White Lichen Moth
(one synonym: Brunia repleta T.P. Lucas, 1890)
 LITHOSIINAE ,   ARCTIIDAE ,   NOCTUOIDEA

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

Eilema plana
(Photo: courtesy of Graeme Cocks, Townsville)

This species has adult moths with plain wings, that can range in colour from white to pale brown. The wingspan is about 3 cms.

The species has been found in :

  • New South Wales and
  • Queensland.

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    (updated 2 February 2010)